/SDF/MON006 - Performance Trace has been deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/MON -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Performance Trace has been deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/MON006 - Performance Trace has been deactivated ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/MON006 Performance Trace has been deactivated typically indicates that the performance trace functionality in the SAP system has been turned off. This can happen for various reasons, such as system configuration changes, administrative actions, or issues with the underlying system settings.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The performance trace may have been manually deactivated by an administrator or during a system maintenance activity.
  System Configuration: Changes in system configuration or updates may have inadvertently disabled the performance trace.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the performance trace.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system that have led to the deactivation of the performance trace.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Re-enable Performance Trace:
  
  Go to transaction code /SDF/MON or the relevant transaction for performance monitoring.
  Check the settings to see if the performance trace can be reactivated.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can enable the performance trace again.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the required authorizations to access and manage performance traces. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the system configuration settings to ensure that performance tracing is enabled. This may involve reviewing the relevant configuration parameters in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide additional context for why the performance trace was deactivated.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Trace: This is a tool used in SAP to monitor and analyze the performance of various transactions and processes. It helps in identifying bottlenecks and optimizing system performance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SDF/MON, ST05 (SQL Trace), and ST12 (Combined Trace) for performance monitoring.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on performance tracing and monitoring tools available in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /SDF/MON006 Performance Trace has been deactivated error message.